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Latest post · June 11, 2026Tolú and Coveñas: Beaches of the Gulf of Morrosquillo and San Bernardo Islands
Tolú and Coveñas are the easiest gateway to the Gulf of Morrosquillo and the San Bernardo Islands. Here I tell you where to sleep, how to take the boat, and what to look for before paying for a day trip.
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comparendosJune 10, 2026How to Check Traffic Violations and Fines Before Buying a Car
How to check traffic violations, fines, SOAT, and technical-mechanical inspections in SIMIT and RUNT before buying a used car in Colombia, and what to do if a debt appears.
visa-mercosurJune 10, 2026Mercosur Visa in Colombia: Residency for South Americans
The most direct migration route for South Americans in Colombia is one that almost no one uses correctly. Requirements, steps, and errors of the Mercosur visa, without the fluff.
traspasoJune 10, 2026Vehicle Transfer in Colombia: Step-by-Step Guide
The transfer is what turns a vehicle sale into a real sale. Here is the complete process —RUNT, SIMIT, 1% withholding tax, and costs by city— without the fluff.
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fincaJune 9, 2026Buying a Finca in Tierra Caliente near Bogotá: How to Choose Well
Practical guide to the weekend finca corridor near Bogotá: climate, distances, water, deeds, and how to list a finca that attracts serious buyers.
rionegroJune 9, 2026Living in Rionegro and Eastern Antioquia: a practical guide near the airport
Rionegro, Llanogrande, El Retiro, and La Ceja are not Medellín. A practical guide to deciding where to live near the airport and what to check before buying.
cucutaJune 9, 2026Living in Cúcuta: Practical Border Guide, Work and Cost of Living
What you need to know before moving to Cúcuta: neighborhoods, real cost of living, work and how the border with Venezuela actually works.
travelJune 9, 2026Colombian festivals worth the trip: Feria de las Flores, Carnaval de Barranquilla or Festival Vallenato
Feria de las Flores, Carnaval de Barranquilla or Festival Vallenato: I help you choose which one is worth the trip based on your plan, your music, and how much you can organize.
marketplaceJune 8, 2026How to Post a Wanted Listing in Colombia When You Cannot Find It
When browsing fails, post what you are looking for. A practical guide to writing a clear, safe wanted listing in Colombia that gets replies.
marketplaceJune 8, 2026How to Use Seller Profiles Before Buying in Colombia
A seller's profile tells you a lot before you message — and a few things it can never prove. Here's how to read one before buying in Colombia.
housingJune 8, 2026Renting a Room in Colombia: Questions to Ask Before Paying
Before you send money for a habitación in Colombia, run through these questions on the room, the person renting it, what's included, and the house rules.
vehiclesJune 8, 2026Buying a Used Motorcycle in Colombia: Papers, Checks, and Price Signals
A practical buyer's checklist for used motorcycles in Colombia: the papers to verify, what to inspect, how to read the price, and how to finish the traspaso safely.
petsJune 7, 2026How to Find Pet Care and Pet Supplies in Colombia
Food, vets, grooming, sitters, and delivery — here is how I’d set up pet care in Colombia from day one, including the Spanish terms that unlock it.